IPhone 4/4s 30 pin connector

Question

The 30 pin connector on my iPhone 4 has been water damaged (phone won't accept a charge and I'm always at 3%-6%), therefore the repair is not covered under the original warranty.  Can this part be repaired/replaced?  I do not have AppleCare+, but I am still within my original warranty period.  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

It can possibly be replaced by a 3rd party repair shop, but there may be additional hardware damage besides just the 30 pin connector.
Apple offers an out of warranty or not covered under the warranty "repair" price that pays for an exchange at a significantly reduced price off the full retail sales price and has no effect on the current contract with your carrier. The exchange will be the same model, storage capacity, and color, and will be under the same warranty as the iPhone being exchanged or 90 days, whichever is greater.
Out-of-Warranty Service
If you own an iPhone that is ineligible for warranty service but is eligible for Out-of-Warranty (OOW) Service, Apple will service your iPhone for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below.
iPhone model
Out-of-Warranty Service
iPhone 5
$229
iPhone 4S
$199
iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 3G, Original iPhone
$149
A $6.95 shipping fee will be added if service is arranged through Apple and requires shipping. All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.
When setting up out-of-warranty service, Apple will request credit card pre-authorization for the maximum service fee listed above.  This amount will be deducted from your credit limit. The final service fee we charge will be determined during testing and may be less than the service fee listed above.Certain damage is ineligible for out-of-warranty service, including catastrophic damage, such as the device separating into multiple pieces, and inoperability caused by unauthorized modifications. However, an iPhone that has failed due to contact with liquid may be eligible for out-of-warranty service.Apple reserves the right to determine whether or not your iPhone is eligible for Out-of-Warranty service. iPhones that are repaired or replaced have a 90-day limited hardware warranty or assume the remainder of your standard warranty or AppleCare service contract coverage, whichever is longer. Please see Apple's Repair Terms And Conditions for further details.